Professor Michael Benfield wants more women working in the construction industry...

Professor Michael Benfield urges the timber industry to dig deep.

“China is reported to be increasing its forest area by 1.2% each year ” Professor Michael Benfield told an audience of timber and construction professionals at the Wood Futures Conference today. “Although widely regarded as having a major negative effect on global sustainability, it seems China is bucking world trends and beginning to set a very positive example.” he added.